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Read Post | Comments (0) Growing in leadership Posted Apr 04, 2017 | Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs The impact of the Clergy Renewal Program on Trinity congregation has been positive and strong. Lay persons were empowered, and the parish was stable both during Rev. King’s renewal leave and all of the other clergy and staff changes. Some have stated that the careful planning by our sabbatical committee contributed to the congregation’s success. Read Post | Comments (2) New media materials Posted Mar 27, 2017 | New Media Project By Nick Buck | I recently had the pleasure of leading a workshop on behalf of the New Media Project, sponsored by the Center for Congregations and held at Christian Theological Seminary, on new media and ministry. Throughout my presentation, I referenced and used a few resources I want to make readily available here. Read Post | Comments (5) Subscribe to Center For Pastoral Excellence at the end of the , if not it can be put in a div after the - Featured News Posted Oct 31, 2019 | Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs Details for the 2020 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs are now available In the 2020 Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program and the 2020 Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations, eligible congregations will be able to apply for grants of up to $50,000 each to support a renewal program for their pastor. Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used for congregational expenses associated with the renewal program. Activities funded by a grant in the 2020 programs may begin anytime in 2021. Read More Posted Sep 16, 2019 | Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs Christian Theological Seminary Announces 150 Congregations Awarded Lilly Endowment 2019 National Clergy Renewal Program Grants Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program, has awarded grants to 150 congregations located in 39 states. Read More Posted Sep 16, 2019 | Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs Christian Theological Seminary Announces 23 Indiana Congregations Awarded Lilly Endowment 2019 Clergy Renewal Program Grants Christian Theological Seminary, in its role of administering the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs, has awarded 23 grants to congregations in 15 Indiana communities. Read More More News Video Gallery .. Academy of Preaching and Celebration Introduction to The Five Most Common Preaching Mistakes series, by Frank A. Thomas. Watch on YouTube . .. 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